Anniversary Gifts

Is it ok to ask people to contribute to a Honeymoon? Years ago, asking guests for cold hard cash for a honeymoon seemed a little bit against traditional wedding etiquette. And some of the older generations do still feel a little bit uncomfortable being asked to stump up money for what was always seen as the 'grooms' responsibility. Ideal Honeymoon...

Twenty years ago our Director Amelia made her first Bombus Map Heart Card. And the rest, as they repeatedly say, is history. We designed our Bombus Heart to make the most out of the materials we use in our gifts. And we specially considered the shape to highlight the details of all the maps we use. A line that gives...

It all started with a card In 2002 our Director, Amelia, designed our very first Bombus gift at her kitchen table here in Kent. Twenty years later and it is still our best selling product. And we can see why. It’s an iconic, timeless, and emotive gift that we love just as much as you. The essence of Bombus As...

Every month we are asking if you know about your birth flower, and this month we're talking about the Aster! The idea that birth flowers, such as the aster, have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. So each month was assigned a flower. And it was thought that the characteristics of those...

When it comes to gifts for those important occasions such as weddings, engagements, and milestone anniversaries, we have helped many of you choose the perfect map artwork over the years. We love helping to commemorate those BIG moments. Capturing memories is, after all, what we do. But there is one event that a Bombus gift is more perfect for than...

You've heard of birthstones, but did you know about your birth flower? The idea that flowers have meanings was introduced in the early 18th century by members of the literary community. Each month was assigned a flower, and it was thought that the characteristics of those would be inherited by those born in that month. And the birth flower for...

When it comes to popular culture and sentiment, we love a message in a bottle story. Whether it’s a tale of Greek philosophers sending bottles out to sea to test ocean currents, or stranded sailors calling out for rescue after being marooned. The idea of a long-lost scroll washing up on a sandy shore at sunset, is rather romantic. In...

Last year was a difficult year for couples looking to tie the knot. With weddings cancelled, or scaled back, many planned celebrations were put on hold. But not any longer! Couples are already re-booking their weddings with a frenzy. And it is going to be one major Wedding BOOM. The Wedding advice website confetti.co.uk has predicted that over 200k extra...

Whether you’re choosing anniversary gifts for your spouse, or for someone close to you, finding the perfect and appropriate present can sometime feel a little daunting. Especially for couples who have reached those BIG milestones. Do they need anything? What do you buy for the people who seem to have everything? The best anniversary gifts are those that are both...